>>Controversial Solar Farm Approved by South Boston Officials Despite Loud Opposition
(South Boston, VA) -- Despite some loud opposition, a solar farm wins approval from the South Boston Town Council. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Kevin Osborne, a project manager with Cenergy Power, presented information about the proposed solar farm in the Sinai Community. Your GV dot com reports resident Walter Potts accused the board of using the project to devalue property in an area where residents are predominantly black. The project had been discussed in multiple Halifax County Board of Supervisors meetings and was recommended for rejection by the South Boston Planning Commission. The council ultimately voted in favor of the solar project.